Constance Wu makes history with Golden Globe nomination

By Andrea Park

December 7, 2018 / 9:38 AM
/ CBS News

"Crazy Rich Asians" actress Constance Wu is making history with her Golden Globes nomination for best actress is a motion picture, musical or comedy. It's been more than 50 years since an Asian woman has been nominated for the award. "Crazy Rich Asians" was also nominated for best motion picture, musical or comedy.

Wu is up against Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Elsie Fisher and Olivia Colman for the honor, and if she wins, she will become the first Asian woman to nab the Globe. Wu wrote on Twitter that she was "ecstatic," even if she found out about the nomination a little late.

What a morning to have had my phone on Do Not Disturb Mode till now... I’m ecstatic but also in shock! Thank you @goldenglobes !!!

Recently, Sandra Oh also made history when she became the first Asian woman to be nominated for a leading role Emmy in either comedy or drama, though the "Killing Eve" star did not end up winning the Emmy.